KIEV, Aug. 13 - The United States Department of Agriculture forecasts the export of Ukrainian grain at 17.02 million tons in the 2009/2010 marketing year, which is 3 million tons up on the forecast it made a month ago.

According to a USDA report, in particular, the wheat harvest is expected at 19.5 million tons against 25.9 million tons (USDA's evaluation) in 2008, and that for fodder grain at 21.95 million tons against 26.22 million tons.